Illegal immigrants haunt Batshu

Members of Botswana Defence Force and Botswana Police Service during a raid of illegal immigrants recently in Francistown: PIC KEOAGILE BONANG
Members of Botswana Defence Force and Botswana Police Service during a raid of illegal immigrants recently in Francistown: PIC KEOAGILE BONANG

The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Edwin Batshu has expressed concern over the growing number of illegal immigrants in the country.

Batshu told Parliament that the government is spending lots of money each year to deport the immigrants. Commenting on State of National Address, the minister asked MPs to join hands in trying to reduce the number of illegal immigrants in the country.

“I urge you MPs to talk to your constituents to try to stop employing illegal immigrants. The government is trying all it can do to solve the problem. We have taken some to courts while others who have been found guilty are in jail,” Batshu said.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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